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Skills Development in Africa: How Wide is the Skills Gap?

Transformify

What are the drivers behind these figures and why Africa is so polarized when it comes to skills development and unemployment rates? Reaching out to new markets and opportunities requires skills, experience, and networks that are usually developed by those who have studied abroad. Scrum, Agile, Product Management.

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Three Methodologies That Help Businesses Stay Creative

YoungUpstarts

It was adopted in the software development industry. It follows a linear, sequential process and is the most common version of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for IT and software engineering projects. Breaking the assignment into iterations permits the team to focus on high-quality development, collaboration, and testing.

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12 ways to get your business development and tech teams on the same page

The Next Web

To find out, I ask 12 founders from YEC the following: How can I get my business development team and my tech team to work more harmoniously with each other? Because they have two totally different roles, the business development team and the tech team often don’t understand each other’s hurdles and objectives very well. Build Trust.

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Are Agile Innovation Methods Right for Your Team?

The Startup Magazine

Developing successful agile innovation methods can drive companies to great new heights. When developing agile innovation methods for your team, consider the following: Are the requirements of the product or project uncertain? — Agile methods work well when the requirements are uncertain. Is this a software development project?

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The Digital Transformation Is Affordable For SMBs: Where To Start In Your Digital Strategy

YoungUpstarts

In light of this, software developers are beginning to cater to the digital transformation needs of SMBs. Post to a social media network. Humberto Farias is a seasoned technology professional with over 18 years of experience guiding companies around the world through the custom software development process.

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[Review] Social Marketology

YoungUpstarts

Social media marketing is probably the most heavily written management topic on the planet. Unfortunately, many books, articles, blogs and podcasts on social media focus too heavily on the “feel good” factor of success stories. These tend to be more inspirational than instructional.

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In The Fast Lane Of Business: Tom Maletta’s Reflections On Speed And Agility In Marketing

The Startup Magazine

Digital transformation has allowed businesses to leverage data analytics, social media, and targeted advertising, enabling real-time engagement and instant consumer feedback. Grasping market trends and consumer preferences allows businesses to anticipate changes and promptly make informed decisions.

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